Georgia's D2 visa: mission, freelance & internship visa
Research, sport, culture, internships, volunteering or freelancing in Georgia: the D2 immigration visa step by step.
Is this visa right for you?
Coming for a research project, a sports or cultural mission, an internship, volunteering or freelance work? Those stays, and journalists on assignment, fall under Georgia's D2.
What the embassy asks for
- Passport and a photo
- Invitation or agreement from the host organisation (mission, internship or volunteering)
- Proof of freelance activity, or the media accreditation
- Accommodation, insurance and proof of funds
- The fee receipt and the signed application forms
Embassies can ask for more; documents usually need a translation. We give you the exact list for your country.
The application, step by step
Prepare your file
Collect the documents for this category; we review every page before it goes in.
Apply online and book
Fill in the application on geoconsul.gov.ge, pay the fee, upload the documents and book an appointment at the Georgian embassy or consulate for your country.
Attend in person
Bring the originals to the appointment – documents sent by post or email are not accepted.
Arrive and settle
Enter Georgia with the visa and apply for your residence permit at the Public Service Hall before your permitted stay ends.
Worth knowing before you apply
The exact document list depends on the purpose – we check it with you before you apply.
Quick answers
Do I need the Georgian D2 or another visa?
Coming for a research project, a sports or cultural mission, an internship, volunteering or freelance work? Those stays, and journalists on assignment, fall under Georgia's D2.
What validity does Georgia give the D2?
It is issued for 90 days – multiple entries.
How do I file a D2 application for Georgia?
You fill in the form on geoconsul.gov.ge, pay and upload the documents, then attend your appointment at the Georgian embassy or consulate for your country. Expect up to 30 calendar days.
Is there help with the D2 paperwork?
Our team handles it with you from your account: document check, translations where needed, the application and the residence steps after arrival.
More visa categories for Georgia
Where these rules come from
- Ordinance on issuing, extending and terminating Georgian visas – Legislative Herald of Georgia (matsne.gov.ge)
- Immigration (D) visa for Georgia: D1–D6 – Relocation.ge
Checked 3 November 2026. Georgia changed its visa rules several times in 2026, so we confirm the current requirements for your passport before you apply.
Want us to handle your Georgian visa?
Open your account and start the visa application – we review the file before anything goes to the embassy.